Heating Radiator

Central heating radiators have blossomed over the last few decades. No longer are you limited to white, grey, or black cast iron radiators. Now your radiator showroom is graced with an array of futuristic creations of all shapes and colors. However, one important first decision is your choice of radiator material. Your major options are cast iron, stainless steel, and aluminum radiators. To help you pick the best radiator material for you, here is a look at the upsides and downsides of the three materials.

Cast iron was one of the first materials used for radiators during Victorian times. Cast iron radiators take a long time to heat up but take a long time to cool down too. Therefore, it keeps you warm long after you turn off your central heating. In the old days of poorly insulated building, these qualities made cast iron radiators a sensible choice. However, in today's modern homes, these properties are far less important.Cast iron radiators are most popular with people who want a Victorian ambiance in their homes. However, you should be aware that you could now get stainless steel radiators that give you the retro look of a cast iron radiator, complete with kitschy claw feet.

This brings us to your next option in heating radiator materials - stainless steel. Stainless steel is a very high quality material with a number of desirable properties. For one thing, stainless steel does not rust. What's more, stainless steel is an efficient conductor of heat. In addition, stainless steel radiators retain heat longer than aluminum items. This means they keep you home warmer for longer after you switch off your central heating. Stainless steel also gives a very attractive finish and it is easy to keep clean. You just need to wipe it down with warm water and detergent a few times a year.On the downside, stainless steel's quality does not come cheap.